by oaapn | Oct 4, 2024 | APRNs, CNMs
National Midwifery Week, created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), honors midwives and midwife-led care. This year’s theme is “Looking to the Future,” which highlights the essential role midwives play in shaping the future of...
by oaapn | Sep 23, 2024 | Amazing APRNs, APRNs, Membership
Recently, OAAPN member Angela Occidental, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP-C, was featured in Ohio State University’s Transformation Magazine. The article highlights the positive impact Angela is making in rural Ohio where many challenges exist in maintaining healthy...
by oaapn | Sep 10, 2024 | APRNs, Membership
It has become increasingly common for advanced practice registered nurses (“APRNs”) to obtain a doctorate in nursing practice (“DNP”), rather than only a master’s degree. In Ohio, registered nurses (“RNs”) seeking licensure as...
by oaapn | Jul 14, 2024 | APRNs, General, Membership
2023 Accomplishments: Provided billing and coding education at the statewide conference Provided member updates on billing and coding, including new E/M rules for 2024 and split-shared billing. Worked with the Ohio Department of Health to improve communication with...
by oaapn | Sep 22, 2023 | APRNs, General
At OAAPN, we know that APRNs are extremely valuable to today’s healthcare system. The Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse Midwives among our members all hold critical roles in addressing...
by oaapn | Aug 30, 2023 | APRN License, APRNs, Education, Statewide Conference
RN Licensure Licensure is the state’s grant of legal authority to practice a profession within a designated scope of practice. Under the licensure system, states define, by statute, the tasks and function or scope of practice of a profession and define the work that...
